Editorial Assistant

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom RELX Full time

Description

Over the years,
_The Lancet _has evolved as a family of journals (across Child & Adolescent Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Digital Health, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Global Health, Haematology, HIV, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Oncology, Planetary Health, Psychiatry, Public Health, Respiratory Medicine, Biomedicine, Clinical Medicine). We seek to address urgent topics in our society, initiate debate, put science into content and influence decision makers around the world. Our core belief is that medicine must serve society, that knowledge must transform society, and that the best science must lead to better lives.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:
Peer review support
- To assist the Editors in tracking manuscripts from submission to publication
- To assist with the maintenance of our databases (including training of others in the use of our manuscript database and web-submission system)
- Be a primary contact for members of the editorial team and provide support, coaching, and training to Journal Office peers
- Review procedures and suggest improvements when appropriate
- Answer enquiries from authors, editors, reviewers, and the public. This will require awareness of the confidential nature of the peer review process
- Oversee efficient and accurate filing and file retrieval
- Willing to help editors to work as efficiently as possible.
- Seek to improve processes, need to feel comfortable encouraging editors and colleagues to work differently. This is a busy role and small improvements can have a very noticeable positive effect

Reporting and payment administration
- To create and produce Lancet metrics reports, and to refine and present results efficiently in Excel
- To work with the Lancet Operations Manager in refining regular reports where appropriate
- To assist with the production and analysis of statistical data
- Administering contributor and reviewer payments for the Lancet journals, and trouble-shooting with payees and Elsevier payment departments to ensure timely payment

Editorial support
- Co-ordinate and maintain Lancet business continuity processes
- Assist Operations Manager with Editorial projects as appropriate
- Provide support and holiday and absence cover for colleagues
- To undertake any editorial support that the peer review editors may require as appropriate

Skills and Qualifications
- Strong English language skills, with sound communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work independently, but also be an excellent team player who is organised and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of a busy department.
- Strong organisational skills with a can-do approach to work and highly interested in medical publishing
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- A customer and people focused approach is essential.
- Must be able to demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative.
- Essential computer skills include familiarity with database management. Proficient in using Microsoft Office packagesPlease read our

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